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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Check
1. Turn ON ignition switch (but the engine at stop) and check that MIL (1) lights.
If MIL does not light up, go to "Malfunction Indicator Lamp Does Not Come "ON" or DIMS at Ignition Switch ON (But Engine at Stop): "for troubleshooting.
2. Start engine and check that MIL turns
3. If MIL remains ON, and no DTC is stored in ECM (PCM), go to "Malfunction Indicator Lamp Remains "ON" after Engine Starts: "for troubleshooting.